From the History of the Republic of China to Raising Children in the 1970s

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The development of D country can be said to be very ups and downs, especially the steel industry. After several twists and turns, the smelting method was introduced to D country in the early 19th century. Their steel production has almost always been at the forefront of the world for two centuries. Although it later experienced a split and a large number of steel equipment and factory areas were relocated, in the following years, their steel industry began to recover in an orderly manner. By 1974, the steel output had reached 53 million tons, which is already a huge amount for a country with a land area of ​​less than 250,000 square kilometers.

Not only that, the steelmaking technology of country D has always been at the leading level. Everyone is still looking forward to this inspection trip.

After almost the same reception ceremony, it was already past six o'clock in the evening when Li Chengye and his friends returned to the hotel. After a simple meal in the hotel restaurant, everyone prepared to return to the room. They have been abroad for nearly ten days, and they really miss home, pork and rice at home. The food here is so delicious that they want to give up.

Even so, everyone still tried to finish the food as much as possible, after all, it cannot be wasted. But soon everyone was not in the mood to care about the issue of eating. Just after the meal, the Commerce Bureau sent them the next itinerary and some information about the inspection units.

Secretary Chu and his friends did not open the document immediately, but took it back to the hotel room.

"Oh my God, we can visit the steel plant here?" Master Qian suddenly exclaimed after opening the document in his hand. Because there was only one copy of the document, each of them took a part to read.

"What?" Secretary Chu was also surprised, and immediately snatched the document from Master Qian. Master Qian stared helplessly, but what could he do? This was Secretary Chu, and he had no choice but to put his head over to read it.

"Look, this is it, Philade Steel Manufacturing Company." Master Qian pointed his finger at a place, where there was the information of a company.

Li Chengye also rushed over. If it was really a steel manufacturing company, it would be a pleasant surprise for them. You know, there was no such thing in the previous plan, because in many countries, steel is a state-controlled material, or it is very strictly managed and foreigners are not allowed to visit at will. When they were in Country Y before, no steel plant was open to them.

"It's really a steel manufacturing company, and it's the first place to visit. We'll go there tomorrow morning!" Secretary Chu's tone was full of surprise. This is in Country D. Although Country D is now just Western D, its pace of industrial revival has been getting faster and faster. Their steel technology can be said to be at the forefront of the world. This time we can go there to investigate. I can't say what technology we can steal, but we may learn some management models and other things.

"Yes, it's tomorrow morning." Master Qian also said as if to confirm.

"According to the data, Filer Steel Manufacturing Company is the largest steel manufacturer in Country D, with the largest steel production plant. The annual output of steel is about 10 million tons, accounting for almost 20% of the total steel production in Country D." Li Chengye has finished reading the data and extracted some general information.

"With such a high output, is this factory controlled by the government?" Secretary Chu exclaimed. You know, their factory's annual output is less than 100,000 tons, which is really the difference between an ant and an elephant.

"That's the number shown in the data. This factory has nothing to do with the D government, but belongs to the Fillecked family. Most of the shares are in their hands. It can be said to be their private industry."

Master Qian: "Private industry, my God, how rich must their family be? No wonder capitalism is the surplus value that oppresses people. Aren't the workers here miserable?" He really couldn't believe it at this moment. He has been doing technical work all his life and contributing to the country. How could he understand that this steel plant could be privately owned? Naturally, he disagreed in his heart.

Secretary Chu suddenly said seriously: "Okay, don't say these things casually. We are here to visit and inspect, not to save oppressed workers. We can't take care of unnecessary things. We are in a foreign country this time. Although we don't speak the same language, it's better not to say things that shouldn't be said, so as not to cause trouble and end it badly." If you talk nonsense in other people's place, it will be difficult to deal with if something really happens.

"I understand." Secretary Chu said so seriously that Master Qian was also scared. He had been shocked these days and was indeed a little careless in what he said.

Li Chengye sat quietly. In this scene where the superior taught the subordinate, he naturally had no right to speak.

Seeing that he had a good attitude to admit his mistakes, Secretary Chu nodded in satisfaction and said nothing more. He just looked at Li Chengye again, "It would be best to observe more things tomorrow. It would be great if you could understand what the workers are talking about."

Li Chengye nodded, "I understand."

Seeing this, Secretary Chu turned to Master Qian again, "Master Qian, pay attention to the equipment at Field Steel Plant tomorrow to see if there is any difference from what we have learned before?"

Master Qian nodded in agreement, "I understand."

Some of the models they had learned before were the data provided by Country D. They had no way of knowing when these equipment were invented and produced, let alone whether they were the latest equipment in Country D. He was afraid that this was the same as that in Country Y. Now they are all using arc furnaces to smelt steel, so the equipment they knew before might have been eliminated.

After that, they held another very brief small meeting, mainly to discuss everyone's arrangements for tomorrow. Of course, because the initiative was not in their hands, they could not move around freely, and there were not many things they could arrange. They could only hope that their eyes and ears were good enough.

It was already 7:30 when they finished talking, and Secretary Chu asked Li Chengye and others to go back quickly.

After returning to their room, Master Qian immediately sighed and lay down on the bed. This was his first business trip, and his previous excitement and strong sense of collective honor had been almost exhausted. He couldn't understand what those people were saying, and there was not much progress in the investigation. He felt a little tired and really wanted to finish the trip early and go home.